Science & Mathematics Integration for Literacy Enhancement (Project SMILE)
Year
2010
Science
Professional Learning Communities in STEM Teaching (Britton, Fulton)
Year
2009
Short Description
In this session, participants discuss knowledge synthesis in process regarding STEM teachers’ participation in professional learning communities: What have we learned and what are the implications for other NSF projects?
Resource(s)
Prepare and Inspire: K-12 Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for America's Future
America is home to extraordinary assets in science, engineering, and mathematics that, if properly applied within the educational system, could revitalize student interest and increase proficiency in these subjects and support an American economic renewal, according to a new report from an independent council of Presidential advisors.
Year
2010
Positive Learning Environments Aiming for Success In Science Education PLEASSE (Norman)
Year
2009
Short Description
NCLB defines success exclusively as test scores, fostering strategies that compromise substantive
learning. This session focuses on conceptual and theoretical frameworks for exploring this issue.
Resource(s)
Plenary Presentation: The Opportunity Equation: Transforming Mathematics and Science Education for Citizenship and the Global Economy (Cahill)
Year
2009
Short Description
Cahill discusses the Carnegie-Institute for Advanced Study Commission on Mathematics and
Science Education’s recent report in which they challenge the nation to mobilize for coordinated action so that all students—not just a select few, or those fortunate enough to attend certain schools—achieve much higher levels of math and science learning.
Resource(s)
Networks and Social Media for STEM Educators, Policymakers, and Researchers
In this pdf are STEM education networks and social media sources that may be of interest to DR-K12 grantees for the purposes of (1) disseminating knowledge and products and (2) developing partnerships with stakeholders and end users. These networks and social media were chosen because they provide researchers and developers with an opportunity to present their work to individuals that could use, promote, or improve the work.
Year
2010
Resource(s)
LOOPS: Logging Opportunities in Online Programs for Science (Koile)
Year
2009
Short Description
In this session, the presenters discuss findings and experiences regarding technology-embedded assessment and how to support teachers in using it effectively.
LOOPS: Logging Opportunities in Online Programs for Science (Koile)
Year
2009
Short Description
In this session, the presenters discuss findings and experiences regarding technology-embedded assessment and how to support teachers in using it effectively.
LOOPS: Logging Opportunities in Online Programs for Science (Koile)
Year
2009
Short Description
In this session, the presenters discuss findings and experiences regarding technology-embedded assessment and how to support teachers in using it effectively.
Looking for PCK in All the Wrong Places? (Carlson, Taylor)
Year
2009
Short Description
This interactive session examines the different data sources for evidence of PCK in biology
teachers involved in professional development experiences linked to educative curriculum
materials.